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What is the true cost of jewellery?
A client asked me the other day why an 8ct diamond tennis bracelet from my website cost £14,000 and a comparable one at a high end boutique cost £40,000.   Why was the Gemma de Chamarel one much more affordable...
What’s in a name?
Did you know that sapphires and rubies are actually the same mineral called corundum? And did you know that sapphires can be found in more colours than the rainbow? Why is a ruby called a ruby and a sapphire a...
Wedding Rings
A wedding ring is a circle with no beginning or end. A symbol of commitment and immortal love.   As a jeweller frequently commissioned to make wedding rings, I am often struck by the significance of this piece of jewellery....
The History of Birthstones
I wear my bracelets showcasing the birthstones of my children everyday, and it started me thinking about how birthstones came about...